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Fraud Engineer (Coding Agent Experience)

Mercor • Remote

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About this Role

About the Role

  • Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to support a Frontier Code Agents project.

About the Role

What You'll Do

Time Commitment

Compensation

Who Should Apply

About the Role

  • Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to support a Frontier Code Agents project.
  • Contributors help evaluate and improve frontier AI coding models through structured technical assessments.
  • The work focuses on realistic fraud, risk, and trust & safety engineering workflows and model evaluation.
  • Spots are limited and filling quickly on a first come, first serve basis. What You'll Do
  • Use frontier AI coding agents to complete and evaluate complex fraud and risk engineering tasks.
  • Review model-generated implementations involving fraud detection systems, risk scoring models, abuse prevention tooling, and transaction monitoring systems.
  • Identify bugs, edge cases, and failure modes.
  • Compare outputs from multiple frontier models and assess their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Apply professional engineering judgment to realistic fraud and risk engineering scenarios. Time Commitment
  • Sprint based project that runs in 12-24 hour stretches based on client requirement. Compensation
  • $400 per accepted task.
  • Typical tasks take approximately 2–3 hours after ramp-up.
  • Compensation is tied to accepted work. Who Should Apply
  • 2+ years of professional experience in fraud engineering, risk engineering, trust & safety, or related domains.
  • Experience building fraud detection systems, risk scoring models, abuse prevention tooling, or transaction monitoring systems.
  • Regular use of AI coding agents such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Windsurf, Gemini CLI, or similar tools.
  • Ability to evaluate model-generated solutions in fraud, risk, and trust & safety contexts.
  • Experience in fintech, payments, marketplaces, or large-scale consumer platforms is preferred. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work in Remote
  • Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in STEM

Compensation Analysis

Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote position ($80/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the data labeling and AI training ecosystem.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this for freelancers or full-time employees?

Both. Mercor tries to match you with clients who want long-term contractors. Unlike other platforms where you log in and grab small tasks, Mercor matches you with one company for a steady role (e.g., 'Python Tutor for 3 months').

I'm not comfortable on camera. Can I still apply?

No. The application requires a video interview with an AI avatar. The AI asks you questions about your resume, and the video is shared with potential clients to prove your communication skills.

Does it cost money to join?

No. You should never pay to join these platforms. Mercor makes money by charging the client a fee on top of your hourly rate.

Is this just labeling data?

No. This is closer to academic research. You will likely be writing or verifying complex proofs, solving advanced equations, or checking the logic of a model's step-by-step reasoning. The goal is to teach AI systems to reason deeply in your field.

Do I need a PhD?

For the highest pay tiers in this category, a PhD (or current enrollment) is usually expected. However, the most important factor is your ability to pass the domain assessment. If you can solve the problems, the degree is secondary.

Is the work continuous?

Work in niche fields is often project-based. A specific "campaign" (e.g., training a model on Quantum Mechanics) might last for a few weeks. It is best to treat this as a high-paying fellowship or grant rather than a permanent daily job.

How soon will I start?

Important: Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue. Applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You will only start working when a specific client (like a major AI lab) selects your profile. This matching process can take weeks.